noun
- plural of coalfish; dark-colored marine fish of the cod family, also known as saithe or pollock
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The fishermen caught several coalfishes during their morning trip.
- Coalfishes are commonly found in the North Atlantic waters.
- The market sold fresh coalfishes alongside cod and haddock.
- Young coalfishes often swim in large schools near the surface.
- The restaurant featured coalfishes as the daily special.
- Commercial fishing boats target coalfishes for their firm white meat.